Anthropic salaries reached as high as $1.38 million in newly disclosed federal H-1B visa filings, illustrating how aggressively artificial intelligence companies are competing for specialized technical workers in the United States. The records cover nearly 80 Anthropic positions certified during the first half of US fiscal year 2026. They show fixed annual base salaries offered to foreign workers sponsored through the H-1B program. Bonuses, stock awards and other benefits are not in

A major earthquake struck the northern coastline of Venezuela, causing severe destruction across coastal cities and leaving at least 235 people dead. The tremor, measured at magnitudes 7.2 to 7.5, hit suddenly and was felt across a wide stretch of the Caribbean region. Thousands of residents were forced out of their homes within minutes as buildings swayed and collapsed under the force of the shaking.

Chicago suburbs storm damage toppled trees and power lines, flooded roads and left nearly 3,000 ComEd customers without electricity after powerful storms crossed northeastern Illinois. Tornado and flash-flood warnings were issued as damaging winds, hail and heavy rain affected communities northwest of Chicago and parts of the city. Chicago Suburbs Storm Damage Hits Bartlett In Ba

Tamil Nadu Adds 300 New Buses To Public Transport Fleet In a significant move aimed at strengthening public transportation services across Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Thursday, June 25, 2026, inaugurated 300 new buses procured by the State Transport Corporation at an estimated cost of Rs 127.21 crore. The buses were flagged off from major transit hubs, including Kilambakkam and Koyambedu bus terminals in Chennai, and began operations immediately aft

Mukesh Ambani’s quote on entrepreneurship shares a simple but powerful lesson from his father, Dhirubhai Ambani: those who want to build something of their own must learn to find their own way. The message continues to inspire young founders, business owners, and professionals aiming to take charge of their future. The quote, shared in a “Quote of the Day” context, highlights one of the most important principles behi

Family Visit in Amaravati Draws Attention Actor Ram Charan visited his uncle and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan in Amaravati, where the two spent an evening toge

Powerful Earthquakes Shake Venezuela and Japan Two major earthquakes measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, causing widespread destruction, infrastructure damage, and panic across affected regions. The tremors brought daily life to a standstill as roads cracked, buildings collapsed, and emergency services were deployed to assess the situ

Double Earthquake Sequence Strikes Venezuela Two strong earthquakes measuring magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening,June 24th 2026  according to data released by the United States Geological Survey. The agency confirmed that the second quake, measured at magnitude 7.5, occurred just 39 seconds after the initial 7.2 tremor, forming what exper

Ro Khanna challenged Elon Musk to a public debate after the billionaire threatened legal action over the California congressman’s criticism of DOGE spending cuts and their possible humanitarian consequences. The dispute intensified in Washington, D.C., on Monday, June 22, 2026, after Musk criticized Khanna on X, called him a liar and suggested that his comments could warrant legal or criminal consequences. Ro Khanna challenges Elon Musk over DOGE cuts

A preliminary magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck near Redwood Valley in Mendocino County at approximately 8:10 a.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, triggering earthquake alerts across parts of Northern California, including the San Francisco Bay Area. The Redwood Valley earthquake on June 24, 2026, was centered north of Ukiah at a depth of approximately 5 miles, according to preliminary information from the U.S. Geo

The United States and India reported substantial progress on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, toward an interim bilateral trade agreement, as U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer highlighted artificial intelligence and emerging technologies as growing areas of cooperation. Greer visited New Delhi from Monday, June 22, through Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and held multiple rounds of talks with Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. US-India Trade Talks Focus

Tick-bite emergency room visits are rising as Illinois tick season reaches one of its busiest periods. Federal health data shows weekly tick-bite ER visit rates in every U.S. region except the South Central states are at their highest level for this point in the year since 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Illinois tick season brings several species into focus The Illinois Department of Public Health says

Meta will invest $900 million in Bengaluru-based fintech company CRED, while founder Kunal Shah prepares to take charge of WhatsApp globally. The linked announcements place one of India’s best-known startup founders at the center of Meta’s next phase in messaging, business services and digital payments. Watch: Why did Meta choose Kunal Shah to lead WhatsApp? See o

LDF protests inside Kerala Assembly The opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) created a ruckus in the Kerala Legislative Assembly on Tuesday after the Speaker denied permission for an adjournment motion related to the government’s decision to reduce tax on low-alcohol-content beverages. The protest escalated into slogans and a walkout after opposition members expressed dissatisfaction with the ruling. According to proceedings, LDF MLAs entered the wel

Meta will invest about $900 million in Indian fintech company CRED as founder Kunal Shah prepares to step away from day-to-day leadership and become WhatsApp’s next leader. The investment and leadership changes were announced on Monday, June 22, 2026. CRED said the financing values the company at $4.5 billion after the investment. The round includes primary and secondary capital and gives Meta an approximately 20% minority stake. Shah will remain a CRED shareholder, while Meta wil

Balakrishna and Koratala Siva join hands Nandamuri Balakrishna is teaming up with director Koratala Siva for the first time, and the combination has already created strong buzz among Telugu cinema fans. Balakrishna, known for his powerful screen presence and mass appeal, joining hands with Koratala Siva has raised expectations for a large-scale commercial entertainer. The film’s announcement poster had already suggested that the makers are planning a h

Andy Burnham has moved to the centre of Britain’s political debate after Keir Starmer announced that he would resign as Labour leader and step down as prime minister once a successor is chosen. Burnham’s return to Parliament through the Makerfield by-election has changed the mood inside Labour and made him one of the most closely watched figures in the race for No 10. His victory came at a difficult time for the governing party. Labour

The resignation of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pushed British politics into a major period of uncertainty, with Labour now preparing for a leadership contest that could decide the country’s next prime minister. Starmer announced on Monday, June 22, 2026, that he would step down after growing pressure from within his party and months of declining public support. Starmer said he would remain in office during the transition to ensure

US Iran talks end with cautious optimism The first round of US Iran talks in Switzerland has concluded with cautious optimism, according to a joint statement issued by mediators Pakistan and Qatar on Monday, June 22. The discussions, held at the Lake Lucerne Summit, focused on ending the wider Middle East conflict and creating a framework for continued negotiations. Mediators described the session as constructive and positive, while noting th

Iran-US technical talks in Switzerland are set to begin Sunday, June 21, 2026, as Washington and Tehran move into the next phase of a mediation effort involving Pakistan and Qatar. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the discussions will take place in Bürgenstock and will include representatives from the United States and Iran, along with Pakistani and Qatari mediators. Iran-US Technical Talks in Switzerland Follow Islamabad Deal The